Left old job, want it back...

[Transform_IT]

Morning guys,

My wife recently left her old job and moved companies with the hope of career progression. 4 weeks into her new job, she is having major doubts and in reality hates the new job and the company. They were both sold as something completely different and in reality, not what she expected... at all.

So, we have had a sit down and discussed things in great detail and the only thing that would make her happy is having her old job back. Obviously, things aren't that simple and luckily her old job is still advertised. She has been in touch with her old boss and the HR department at her last company and they have said the only way to make the process fair would be for her to apply.

I have told her to write a cover letter expressing why she wants to go back and how she has made a mistake etc. But, I was wondering if you guys had any tips or pointers which may help with her trying to secure her old position?

Many thanks,

T_IT.

 

[Transform_IT]

Did you choose your name specifically so you could sign your posts, "Tit?"

I didn't, but after someone else pointed it out, I felt it was quite fitting for me, so it stayed.

 

[Transform_IT]

Thank you for your feedback. I don't believe she should return, however, she has already made her mind up and in reality there is very little I can do to change this. As a result, there is no other choice but for to apply for her old position and hope she is successful. Legally, the company doesn't have to advertise the position if they believe they have the ideal/suitable candidate. But, I've told her not to expect to be given the job and to have to work in order to potentially secure it.